# Birmingham hospital locked down after police shooting

2026-08-13T21:18:44+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Police locked down UAB St Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday after an officer-involved shooting outside the facility. The hospital issued an alert advising people to avoid the North Tower area and Level A of the parking deck. Videos on social media showed a large police presence and the hospital entrance cordoned off. Early social media posts described an active-shooter situation with shots fired, but authorities have not confirmed those reports. Local journalist Carol Robinson, citing sources, said shots were fired at the hospital. Officials have not released details on a suspect, injuries, or what led to the incident.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/birmingham-al-uab-st-vincent-hospital-lockdown-amid-shooting-active-shooter-reports-video-shows-police-at-parking-101786646236451.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/birmingham-hospital-shooting-police-respond-to-uab-st-vincent-lockdown-reported-article-155609417>

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